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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611, 916.50 and 226.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611, 916.50 and 226.25 is: 339.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611 : 916.50 = 226.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611/916.50 = 226.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611x = 916.50 × 226.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611x = 207,358.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,358.13/611
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.38

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